Equipment Operator C

Radius Recycling•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator C is capable of operating a crane and/or loader as well as other heavy equipment. This role involves using hydraulic and/or cable equipment to lift and move materials, machines, and/or products in various directions, while ensuring compliance with the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The Equipment Operator C must possess knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. This position operates under flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the position. Providing the highest quality product safely, effectively, and efficiently decreases accidents and errors and increases profits.

Requirements

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Ability to sit in the seat of a crane continually, up to 60 feet off ground level.
Ability to stand rarely except when walking to and from worksite.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds rarely.
Ability to crouch or bend at the knees occasionally to inspect crane.
Ability to stoop or bend at the waist occasionally to increase visibility.
Ability to reach at arms length and overhead frequently when operating crane levers.
Ability to twist and turn at the neck and trunk continually.
Ability to climb occasionally when entering crane cab.
Ability to walk frequently on uneven ground.
Ability to handle and grasp levers and dials continually.
Continuous leg and foot motion when using pedals.
Ability to communicate by speech and hearing continually.
Visual acuity needed for constant observation and scrap inspection.
Mental dexterity needed as Equipment Operator will work independently while demonstrating attention to detail and continuous awareness.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED Certification preferred.
Related training or experience operating the different types of equipment references is preferred.

Responsibilities

Move levers, depress foot pedals, or turn dials to operate cranes or other equipment for lifting, moving, or placing loads.
Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Load or unload bundles from trucks or move material to or from containers using moving equipment.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as other equipment, workers, or moving objects.
Align machine with reference stakes and guidelines, ground, or positioning equipment following hand or audio signals from other workers.
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, such as positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Provide backup or assistance throughout the yard as needed or assigned.
Complete paperwork associated with the inspection of crane mechanisms or lifting accessories and report any equipment deficiencies or malfunctions to the proper supervisor.
Basic sorting of scrap, as well as metal and debris in preparation for processing.
Performs special projects or other duties as needed or assigned.
Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better relate to the business.
Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.